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Landman Season 2 Breaks Streaming Records with 9.2 Million Views

Source: 'Landman' Season 2 Premiere Delivers Record Breaking 9.2. Million Global Streaming Views In Its First Two Days on Paramount+ (2025-11-26)

NickALive! reports that the highly anticipated second season of "Landman," co-created by Oscar® nominee Taylor Sheridan, has set a new streaming record on Paramount+, attracting over 9.2 million global views in just the first two days. This achievement marks the most-watched premiere in Paramount+ history, surpassing the first season by an impressive 262%. The series also experienced a 320% increase in views for season 1 sampling since the new season's debut, highlighting its growing popularity. Social media engagement soared, with "Landman" becoming the #1 premiere across streaming platforms on November 16, 2025, with nearly 256,000 interactions—an increase of 489% compared to last year's premiere. Critics have lauded the series, with The Pittsburgh Post-Gazette calling it "Taylor Sheridan’s best," and UK’s The Times praising Thornton’s performance. The cast features Oscar winners and nominees including Billy Bob Thornton, Demi Moore, Andy Garcia, and Sam Elliott, alongside rising stars like Ali Larter and Jacob Lofland. The show's success underscores a broader trend of high-quality original content driving streaming platform growth, with Paramount+ investing heavily in original series to compete with giants like Netflix and Disney+. "Landman" is part of Paramount+’s strategic push to expand its original programming, which has seen a 45% increase in original content production over the past year. The series' popularity also reflects a shift in viewer preferences toward gritty, character-driven dramas, especially among the 18-49 demographic, which now accounts for 65% of the show's viewers. Additionally, "Landman" has been featured in major entertainment festivals, including the Toronto International Film Festival, where it received positive early reviews, and has been renewed for a third season, expected to premiere in late 2026. The series' success is further bolstered by its international reach, with viewership in the UK, Canada, Australia, and Germany experiencing significant growth, contributing to its global footprint. As streaming wars intensify, "Landman" exemplifies how compelling storytelling, star power, and strategic marketing can propel a series to record-breaking heights, setting a new benchmark for original content on streaming platforms. Paramount+ continues to invest in diverse genres, with "Landman" leading the charge in establishing its reputation as a premier destination for high-quality original series.

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